APG’s Portfolio 2013 will be jurored by Karen Irvine, Curator and Associate Director of theMuseum of Contemporary Photographyat Columbia College Chicago. Ms. Irvine will select work of six to eight photographers submitting strong, cohesive bodies of work. While there is no theme, images submitted should represent a single project, idea, story or vision. An artist statement and brief bio are strongly encouraged. Artists selected will be listed by name and promoted on the APG website along with a link to their site. Selected work will be on view in a seven-week-long exhibition in the Atlanta Photography Group’s stunning and acclaimed gallery space in Atlanta, Georgia. Open to anyone 18 years or older. Entry fee required. Download entry form at www.apgphoto.org.

APG/HMA $2,500 Print Purchase Award

In conjunction with Portfolio 2013, ONE artist may have their work included in the permanent collection of the HIGH MUSEUM OF ART ATLANTA. Brett Abbott, HMA Curator of Photography will review the photos selected by Ms. Irvine. If Mr. Abbott would like to acquire work for the Museum’s permanent collection, APG will purchase the work from the artist and donate it to HMA.

To be eligible you must enter and have your work selected for the exhibition

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for emerging and mid-career artists to have their work reviewed by museum curators with the possibility of being collected by a major art institution.